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FALCON HEAVY R/B (44345)
COSPAR: 2019-036G | Alt Name: Falcon Heavy-003 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 25, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44345
International Designator
2019-036G
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:23:40 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
42.24°
Right Ascension
255.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
130.17°
Period
306.86 min
Mean Motion
4.69 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON HEAVY R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon Heavy-003 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44345U 19036G 26183.55810684 -.00000009 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 44345 42.2354 255.0267 2155663 130.1680 250.8375 4.69266819120369
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
12.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
12.6
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FH-003 St2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
F9St2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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